a comparison with the real thing. I can tell you that the Animal version is exquisite. Perfectly fried french fries, topped with a rich and wonderfully rich oxtail jus, it was all we could do not to lick the jus off the plate... (11 replies, last updated by cinzia February 3, 2009)

We dined at the un-signaged Animal tonight. Some of the freshest food we’ve had in LA. Hands on attention from the owners, fantastic (small) menu of fresh stuff—soft shell crab with pork belly. Branzino with caper... (16 replies, last updated by wutzizname July 28, 2008)

I know Daisy May’s BBQ serves a whole roasted pig that feeds 12. Are there other places out there that sell entires animals: pigs, a peruvian place with a guinea pig or somewhere in the city that serves and entire lamb. (1 reply, last updated by jakew8 February 23, 2007)

We are considering dining at Animal on Fairfax in the near future and would like input from chowhounders on the quality of the experience there, both food and ambience. Please share your thoughts. Thanks! (9 replies, last updated by Ciao Bob December 5, 2008)

I edited and lost the second half of that. While we get what these guys are going for, "animal," the whole branzino—-cooked perfectly, I might add—-comes out whole and for the uninitiated, deboning could get annoying.... (14 replies, last updated by dato18 June 17, 2008)

After reading about the food at Animal. I too finally got to taste it all last night. There were five of us and we ordered 8 appetizers and 2 entrees, 3 desserts and shared. The best dish for us was the barbecue pork belly... (24 replies, last updated by cinzia July 22, 2009)

Well, I think all the pictures of HOUNDS certainly fit with the theme. And cats are the most discriminating eaters on the planet... Not sure about the rest rabbits and tigers. I think mostly it’s just a fun way for people to... (24 replies, last updated by Ljubitca February 8, 2007)

I went last to Animal last night before the Hollywood Bowl. We had a terrific meal. We got there at 6 when they opened and were the first party in there. The server was great and let us taste the wine before we ordered. For... (2 replies, last updated by lotta_cox August 10, 2008)

://tnt-adventures.blogspot.com/2009/02/animal-los-angeles.html (13 replies, last updated by mollyomormon September 16, 2009)

I can’t imagine how fat could be absorbed into a whole chicken breast. (218 replies, last updated by Cheesy Oysters March 10, 2008)

is in Oregon. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, for those of you who had purchased a share or whole hog, I’d be grateful for any insights you might have. Thanks In Adavance. (5 replies, last updated by jsaimd January 29, 2009)

I have a whole ham leftover from a party this weekend and now I am the only one to use the 8+ pounds of leftovers. I will be making pea soup which will use a pound or two. Any other suggestions? (16 replies, last updated by swsidejim November 28, 2006)

I don’t understand, did you actually go into the hidden bar, or remained in the outside restaurant, because they are two different animals. Angel Share used to be my favorite romantic bar – everything there was... (11 replies, last updated by erin07nyc June 30, 2007)

Browsing the great stuff on the Peck Italian foods website, i felt i had to share their description of ham (“bovine tights...” ?): Bresaola The technique of preserving meats by salting them has already been diffuse on... (10 replies, last updated by CliffA April 2, 2002)

Hs anyone else been told that the same animal, say beef, can have multiple strengths in the “beef” flavor? I am not talking about dry aged or seaonings that you add, or cooking methods used, but the flavor of the cut... (5 replies, last updated by Jack_ November 12, 2009)